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Anitta, first Brazilian solo artist at Coachella takes concert by storm
The Brazilian funk sensation joined Snoop Dogg, Saweetie, and Diplo on a California stage set to a scene from an inner-city favel
April 17, 2022 12:30pm
Updated: April 17, 2022 1:33pm
From the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the Coachella stage, twenty-nine year old Brazilian singer Anitta made her Coachella debut on Friday and became the first Brazilian artist to do so.
"Hello, world, welcome to Brazil. This is my country," Anitta wrote on Instagram after Saturday's show. "I just want to say thank you very, very, very much."
Anitta began her performance by hopping on a motorcycle to join her first special guest, Snoop Dogg, on stage. The two, who have been close friends since they released their song "Different Wave" in 2019, performed their hit together to start the show. Anitta even encouraged Snoop to try twerking with her; he gave it a shot, but it didn't last long.
"I love you so much, Snoop Dog. I have so much respect and gratitude. No words could ever explain it," she continued in her Instagram caption. "Forever grateful."
From the background to her many colorful outfit changes, Anitta radiated Brazilian energy and culture. For her first look, she wore a green, yellow and blue two-piece ensemble with yellow boots and sunglasses (all the colors of the Brazilian flag).
As for the backdrop, the background mimicked the facade of houses in Brazilian slums known as "favelas."
According to the "Envolver" singer, team-members Joe Rohde and Kley Tarcitano made her "Favela on stage" possible. From the loose wires to the clotheslines, the stage was meant to make the audience feel like they were in a favela.
Later, Anitta performed her 2022 hit "Faking Love" with a brief cameo by Saweetie.
In Anitta's post, she thanked the rapper for the special appearance, "You are so special, amazing, flawless, everything, I love you and I'm so glad you came to sing with me yesterday."
When Anitta changed into her second look (a colorful zebra-print jumpsuit), her dancers continued to dance in sync to "Rhythm of the Night."
In social media posts, videos of the moment show the dancers chanting "Fora Bolsonaro" (Out with Bolsonaro), a cause about which the "Boys Don't Cry" singer has been vocal in the past.
After returning, Anitta performed her worldwide hit "Envolver," first solo, then joined by a dancer for some passionate choreography.
The singer concluded her performance when she was joined by Diplo, who she describes as her "forever family."
"Thank you @coachella for treating me, my team and all artists equally with so much respect and support no matter who you are or how great you are. Nothing I say here can ever adequately describe what happened in so many lives yesterday in so many different lives." aspects," she continued on Instagram.
Anitta's Coachella show comes days after the release of her new album "Versions of Me." The album, which includes "Faking Love" featuring Saweetie, also includes more collaborations with artists such as Khalid, Myke Towers, Ty Dolla $ign, and the late Brazilian DJ Mr. Catra.
This Saturday, another Brazilian artist takes the stage: Pabllo Vittar. Vittar, who will become the second Brazilian solo artist to perform at the festival, will become the first drag queen to perform her own music on stage.
